Scientists identify the three best strategies for quitting smoking 20:55

Scientists from the University of Massachusetts have identified three of the best strategies for quitting smoking. These include taking the drug Varenicline, a plant compound called cytisine, and using nicotine e-cigarettes. The study results It was published In the journal Addiction.

To assess the effectiveness of various methods for getting rid of nicotine addiction, scientists analyzed 14 large scientific reviews conducted by the international research organization Cochrane. It was found that replacing traditional cigarettes with e-cigarettes (with nicotine) helped to get rid of cravings for old cigarettes. Other nicotine replacement therapy products (patches, sprays, gum) were less effective than e-cigarettes.

Scientists have also found that taking Varenicline helps people quit smoking. This is a prescription drug created by Pfizer. It reduces nicotine cravings by releasing dopamine in the brain’s reward center.

A plant-based compound called cytisine is also used to help people quit smoking. With a close resemblance to nicotine’s mechanism of action, cytisine has much lower toxicity and a greater therapeutic index.

Previously It became knownWhy smokers are less likely to get Parkinson’s disease.

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Source: Gazeta

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